Galveston County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Galveston County, TX. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Galveston area.

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Courts (8)

8 courthouses

Galveston County has 8 independent courts

How to choose: By defendant's residence or where the cause of action arose

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

4500 10th Street

Bacliff, TX 77518

Serves: Precinct 1

Phone: (281) 316-8804Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1

2516 Texas Avenue, Room 135

Texas City, TX 77590

Serves: Precinct 1

Phone: (409) 770-5821Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

1922 Sealy

Galveston, TX 77550

Serves: Precinct 2

Phone: (409) 766-2250Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2

11730 HWY 6

Santa Fe, TX 77510

Serves: Precinct 2

Phone: (409) 770-5484Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

600 59th St, 1st Floor

Galveston, TX 77551

Serves: Precinct 3

Phone: (409) 770-5455Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

203 Vauthier St

La Marque, TX 77568

Serves: Precinct 3

Phone: (409) 765-2930Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3

946 Noble Carl Rd

Crystal Beach, TX 77650

Serves: Precinct 3

Phone: (409) 765-2980Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4

174 Calder Dr., Ste 101

League City, TX 77573

Serves: Precinct 4

Phone: (281) 316-8716Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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How to File in Galveston County

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E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Important for Galveston County: Galveston/Texas City area (Houston southeast). Texas limit is $20,000.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Texas small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.